FOCA encourages all boaters to learn the basics of boat safety and how to operate a boat before you get out on the water.
Transport Canada is your source for boater education and safety. Their website provides links to the Office of Boating Safety, and also has a list of accreditted Boating Safety Course providers.

Related Downloads and Links:
Study: The Influence of Ethnicity on Aquatic Participation and Drowning in Canada- IPSOS Reid, May 2010
Boating Safety and Cold Water Immersion
PFD wear - from the Canadian Safe Boating Council
BOATsmart! Canada and FOCA Press Release December 2009
FOCA is supportive of, and recently attended the Clean Marine partners meeting at the Toronto International Boat Show.
Get into boating, visit the Discover Boating website!